I'm new to the forum and this is my first post.
I just purchased a Cliff Knife from ROSArmsusa. It arrived yesterday. The photos on the website don't do this knife justice! While looking at the on-line catalog of knives, we are given the weights and measurements, but until you hold one of these knives in your hand, you really don't realize that this is a big knife!
I am very impressed with the fit and finish of the handle material (leather washers and micarta), however I think I might rough up the leather surface a bit for a more tactile grip. (It sucks having arthritis).
The polish of the steel is flawless and mirrorlike. It could easily be used as a reflecting surface for signalling purposes. I particularly like the balance of the knife, being a bit blade-heavy. I have average sized hands and this knife fills them! The handle is almost too big for my hands...almost.
The edge was about average out of the box but a touch-up with a diamond hone and a ceramic rod made the edge very sharp indeed.
I'm not too enthused with the sheath. It is adequate and holds the knife safely but I'm thinking that I might fabricate something out of kydex for use while hunting.
All in all, I am very impressed with the quality of this knife. I don't think that this will be my last Ros Arms knife. :thumbup::thumbup:
I just purchased a Cliff Knife from ROSArmsusa. It arrived yesterday. The photos on the website don't do this knife justice! While looking at the on-line catalog of knives, we are given the weights and measurements, but until you hold one of these knives in your hand, you really don't realize that this is a big knife!
I am very impressed with the fit and finish of the handle material (leather washers and micarta), however I think I might rough up the leather surface a bit for a more tactile grip. (It sucks having arthritis).
The polish of the steel is flawless and mirrorlike. It could easily be used as a reflecting surface for signalling purposes. I particularly like the balance of the knife, being a bit blade-heavy. I have average sized hands and this knife fills them! The handle is almost too big for my hands...almost.
The edge was about average out of the box but a touch-up with a diamond hone and a ceramic rod made the edge very sharp indeed.
I'm not too enthused with the sheath. It is adequate and holds the knife safely but I'm thinking that I might fabricate something out of kydex for use while hunting.
All in all, I am very impressed with the quality of this knife. I don't think that this will be my last Ros Arms knife. :thumbup::thumbup: